Shepherd’s Pie Bake

Name: Shepherd's Pie Bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes; 1 pound carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 jar (12 ounces) fat-free beef gravy; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup fat-free milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 40 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

For a real meat-and-potatoes meal, try this satisfying layered casserole. It's easy to assemble with lean ground beef and fresh or leftover mashed potatoes. —Carolyn Wolbers of Loveland, Ohio

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes
1 pound carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 jar (12 ounces) fat-free beef gravy
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Peel and cube the potatoes; place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Add 1 in. of water to another saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, about 7-9 minutes. Drain.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the carrots, gravy, 1/2 teaspoon salt, sage, thyme, rosemary and pepper. Transfer to a shallow 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
3. Drain the potatoes; mash with milk, butter and remaining salt. Spread over meat mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 390 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 859mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate, 6g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.